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critically examine the functionalist perspective to the study of society​

Answer 1

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Functionalists believe that society is held together by social consensus, in which members of the society agree upon, and work together to achieve, what is best for society as a whole. ... Critics also claim that the perspective justifies the status quo and complacency on the part of society's members..

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Answer 2

In the functionalist perspective, societies are thought to function like organisms, with various social institutions working together like organs to maintain and reproduce them. The various parts of society are assumed to work together naturally and automatically to maintain overall social equilibrium.